Oslo-Holmenkollen World Cup: Boe brothers farewell affects Sunday’s schedule

Bravo et respect pour les frères Boe. Kudos and huge respect for the Bøe brothers. What a golden classy carrier end @johannesBoe and Tarie. Thanks guys pic.twitter.com/cKTXkztlQB

— Castillo Jean-Jacques (@castillo_jaques) February 22, 2025

Introduction – Boe brothers farewell

Norway has implemented a schedule change on the final day of the Biathon World Cup in Oslo-Holmenkollen on Saturday, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) announced on Tuesday. “This adjustment is done in agreement with the athletes’ committee to have a better focus on the event, and especially on the women’s mass start and the farewell to Norway’s biathlon legends Tarjei Boe and Johannes Thingnes Boe,” Topp said.

Reason for Schedule Change

Thursday afternoon, the IBU released a statement detailing the changes to the schedule on Sunday, March 23. The decision came in light of the fact that the women’s mass start event was going to be the highlight of the day and the Boe brothers deserved better than to line up against a bunch of national B-teams on the final tour of their storied careers.

New Sunday Schedule

The followings are the updated schedule for Sunday March 23:

1:15 p.m. — Women’s 12.5 km mass start

3:40 p.m. – Men’s 15 km mass start

This reform gives more visibility to the women’s event as well as to the closing races of the Boe brothers.

Complete Biathlon World Cup Program in Oslo-Holmenkollen

The full competition schedule is as follows:

Friday, March 21

1:30 p.m. — Men’s 10 km sprint

4:15 p.m. — Women’s 7.5 km sprint

Saturday, March 22

1:45 p.m. — Méén’s 12.5 km pursue

3:50 p.m. — Women’s 10 km pursuit

Sunday, March 23 (Revised)

1:15 p.m. — Women’s 12.5 km mass start (Updated time)

3:40 p.m. — Men’s 15 km mass start (Updated time)

Impact on Athletes and Fans

This tweak means focus can fully be on the women’s mass start at the same time as fans and competitors can say goodbye to Tarjei and Johannes Thingnes Boe. The move is expected to boost both audience engagement and media coverage.

The Finals in Oslo-Holmenkollen

It’s the crowning event on one of the most coveted races on the biathlon calendar — the Oslo-Holmenkollen finals. As legendary athletes bid adieux, this edition is expected to be especially memorable to both participants and spectators.

Summary

The IBU has adjusted the schedule for the Biathlon World Cup finals in Oslo-Holmenkollen, moving the women’s mass start to an earlier time. The move is designed to better showcase the women’s event in its own right and provide a fitting send-off for Tarjei and Johannes Thingnes Boe. The new schedule will be an exciting weekend of biathlon competition and a thrilling conclusion to the season.